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L406 XAM

1994 Nissan Sunny

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,911 mi
Last recorded107,911 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 XAM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 107,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer wheel and heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer wheel and heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer wheel and heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer wheel and heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 107,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 107,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front pads deteriorating

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 106,551 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 21 Nov 2015 106,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,233 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 104,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,861 miles

offside front tyre getting low on tread

oil leak

surface rust underbody and brake pads

Pass 2 Jun 2012 86,207 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 110,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 28 May 2011 77,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 68,448 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 58,144 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 46,040 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 46,040 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,965 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Sunny?

Based on 362,425 MOT tests across 69,916 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
3,557
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
69,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64,404
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,314
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31,277
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,265
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29,178
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L406 XAM is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 87,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Sunny fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64,404 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L406 XAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Sunny typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 32 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L406 XAM is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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